171 Master's in International Law in North America

The Part-Time Foundations of Canadian Law programme from York University - Osgoode Hall Law School is designed for working professionals who don’t have a formal legal background (students without a JD/LLB degree)

The only program of its kind, the Gender, International and Comparative Law from American University Washington DC equips its LL.M. graduates with the legal and policy skills needed to address challenges facing women and LGBTQ people worldwide.

The International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (Hybrid) program at American University Washington DC students integrate practical knowledge from top experts in the Human Rights field while nourishing their professional careers, positioning the HRHL LL.M. as one of the premier institutions in the United States and around the world. 

International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (Residential) program at American University Washington DC is the only specialized advanced degree among the top law schools in the country. The International Law Program of American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) is ranked among the 9 top law schools in the country according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report.  

The M.A. in Power, Conflict, and Ideas at the University of British Columbia is a 24-month, interdisciplinary master’s programme. Delivered in a public study mode, it explores the causes of global inequality and social change. Students engage in rigorous research and coursework to understand complex political dynamics.

The International Legal Studies programme at New York University is a public Master of Laws (LLM) degree. This comprehensive course offers a flexible curriculum in international and comparative law. Students engage in high-level research and professional development within a dynamic global governance framework.

The Master of Science (MS) in Human Rights at Binghamton University is a rigorous, innovative graduate program that offers professional training for interdisciplinary, applied research and practice in human rights, with a focus on community-level engagement.

The Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) program at the University of Washington is designed for non-lawyers who seek a deeper knowledge of law to respond to legal issues in their professional life.

The Human Resources Law and Compliance Certificate program at University of Southern California is designed for experienced lawyers, corporate counsel, consultants, judges, prosecutors, academics, members of government ministries and bankers. Applicants to the M.C.L. program must have completed an LL.M. degree in the U.S. prior to applying to the M.C.L. program.

Our Global Business Law LL.M. program at the University of Washington is for international students and U.S. students alike who wish to deepen their knowledge on U.S. and international business law.

Surrounded by water, University of Miami School of Law offers a unique opportunity to study Maritime Law.

The Master of Laws (LL.M) - With National Security, Administrative and Immigration Law Certificate programme at Pennsylvania State University gives students and lawyers from both inside and outside the U.S. a chance to pursue a higher-level understanding of the American legal system. The National Security, Administrative and Immigration Law certificate empowers students to enroll in a wide variety of courses that allow for concentration in certain areas of law.

Students interested in Global Policy Studies and Public Health may study concurrently for a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and a Master of Global Policy Studies (MGPS) from The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin. 

At the Law (International) program offered by Case Western Reserve University you will join a global network of students and alumni from more than 80 countries.

The Human Rights Education program offered by University of San Francisco is providing a unique opportunity to address social and educational inequities.

Northwestern University Law and its Center for International Human Rights offers a four-year joint degree program leading to both a JD and an LLM in International Human Rights, with a focus on both international human rights law and international criminal law. Northwestern Law remains the only law school in the country to offer a joint JD-LLM in International Human Rights (JD-LLM IHR) program.

The Peace and Conflict Studies programme at the University of Winnipeg is a collaborative Master of Arts degree delivered in partnership with the University of Manitoba. This advanced postgraduate course offers full-time study options for students seeking to master international law and communication within global mediation.

The International Law program at University of San Diego is a professional development degree that allows graduates of U.S. law schools to further develop their knowledge and expertise in the area of international law. 

Arcadia University’s International Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) program offers innovative, cohort-based curriculum and experiential learning opportunities. Establish your expertise as a conflict resolution practitioner and build critical, professional networks and collaborative spaces around the world.

The Master of Arts in Global Governance program is offered at University of Waterloo. You’ll be prepared to pursue further scholarly work at the PhD level or start a career in this rapidly growing field in nation-state governments, international organizations, the non-governmental sector, or the private sector.